Location: Greenford or Weymouth (min 3 days per week onsite) Duration: 6 month initial contract Rate: £75ph UMB (Inside IR35) Role details: Our client, operating in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Systems Engineer - x12 to join their team on a contract basis in either Greenford or Weymouth. This role requires a minimum of three days per week on-site. With a strong focus on the full lifecycle of systems engineering, this opportunity lies within an innovative company pioneering advanced solutions in the defence field, working on a variety of enhancements for existing systems across their product range. Key Responsibilities: Collaborating closely with the Project Engineering Lead and Systems Design Authority within a multidisciplinary team Working across Technology Readiness Levels to enhance existing products and support developers Participating in design reviews and customer meetings to ensure project success Involvement in the full development lifecycle, from design through to integration, verification, validation, and qualification Conducting trade-off analysis to determine optimal engineering solutions Job Requirements: Significant experience in systems engineering within the defence sector Experience with the full lifecycle of systems engineering development Ability to perform trade-off analysis to balance competing requirements Active SC clearance is highly desired Permanent Opportunities are also available If you are an experienced Systems Engineer with a background in defence and a passion for advancing cutting-edge technologies, we invite you to apply now to join our client's team in safeguarding and empowering navies worldwide.